Recreation Employment - TeenForce Program (Ages 15+) - Talent Pool

Teen Force Program Counselor Jobs

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring staff to lead activities with the Teen Force program! This is a talent pool and is collecting a list of people who are interested in the job. When a job opens up, we will look at your application to decide who to invite for an interview.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time.

Schedule:

Teen Force is open Monday through Friday during afternoon and evening hours. This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Community Center Locations:
Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott and Southwest Community Centers. When you apply you can choose as many locations as you want to work at.

Benefits:
This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay:
If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click .

About Us:

Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Loan.

Tran

• Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
• General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.

• Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for each discipline(s).
• Have had significant traditional or non-traditional professional learning and/or development. Examples of this can include, but are not limited to:
• An accredited degree or certificate program in a specialized art form(s) OR
• Long-term self-lead practice of art form(s)/discipline(s), which may include teaching and/or continued education

• Teen Force Counselor
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teen Force program (One way to become familiar with the program is by becoming a Teen Force pass holder. Contact your local community center to learn how.)
• Lead Counselor and Instructor Positions
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred that candidates have finished high school or equivalent)

• Click "APPLY" to submit your talent pool application online.
• You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.
• If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.

• Step 1: Apply online between July 06, 2026 - December 28, 2026.
• Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.
• Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a talent pool list of eligible candidates.
• Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.
• Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.
• Step 6: The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.

• North Portland: Charles Jordan Community Center
• Northeast Portland: Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center
• Southwest Portland: Southwest Community Center
• Southeast Portland: East Portland Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center